The Battered Lamp Chapter Eighteen: The Windy Bow - Sex Stories

The Battered Lamp Chapter Eighteen: The Windy Bow

... through the snowy brush towards her composed of rippling air, like a dancing mirage. The form resembled a giant spider and it crept towards her. Tourmaline's heart caught in her throat, fear immobilizing her. “Wh-what can I do for you, Erinyes?” Why is she here? I haven't betrayed Hecate. “You hunt Christy?” “Yeah, I hunt Amber. My Master sent me to kill her. He feared she would somehow elude your justice.” Is that why she's here? Is the spirit offended that I pursued her quarry? “You will not prevail.” Tourmaline frowned. “I have a stronger aura than Amber. I admit it's not much stronger, and I will have the element of surprise. I will strike her dead before she even knows I'm here.” “She has Ishtar's favor now,” Erinyes spat; Tourmaline could feel the anger radiating off the spirit. “Ishtar's daughter travels with her. I cannot touch her directly.” “I see. Which daughter?” “Iris. But, I can aide you. Your Master has Hecate's favor.” “I welcome your help,” Tourmaline carefully answered. “Together, we'll cut out her pretty heart and avenge my fallen sisters.” “But death is far too good for her,” cackled Erinyes. “She needs to be humiliated. She needs time to absorb the cost of betraying Hecate.” A smile split Tourmaline's tan lips. “How?” “Did you know an Incubus is imprisoned nearby.” An Elemental of Love twisted by lust. Tourmaline's smile grew into a pleased smirk. “I think that would be perfect. I do have some skill in trapping and controlling elementals.” To be continued...